Jon Gruden hasn’t been a head coach within the NFL for a short time, however followers can nonetheless flip to a well-known sight as a way to hear him discuss soccer.
He just lately launched his personal YouTube channel, and on that channel, he’s giving his picks so far as who he thinks will win upcoming matchups.
His newest video has him breaking down Friday’s recreation between the Inexperienced Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles, two groups he was once related to, which can happen in Brazil.
Gruden stated he’s leaning towards the Eagles, partly as a result of they’re loaded with offensive weapons whereas the Packers have a model new defensive coordinator.
Philly made an enormous splash throughout the offseason by including star working again Saquon Barkley, and Gruden feels he has a chip on his shoulder as a result of he desires to show the New York Giants, his outdated workforce, made a mistake by not giving him a brand new contract.
Barkley, broad receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith and quarterback Jalen Hurts will current an enormous problem for an upstart Packers workforce.
The Packers have been doubted by many at the moment final yr after buying and selling franchise QB Aaron Rodgers, however Jordan Love, Rodgers’ successor, shined brightly late within the season and drove them to an sudden playoff berth.
Now, persons are anticipating a ton out of Inexperienced Bay, however objectively talking, there are nonetheless some questions on their workforce so far as them turning into contenders, particularly since their offensive studs are nonetheless younger and growing.
